Reviews of Empire Banqueting & Conference Hall. (Caterer) in Leicester (Leicestershire).

Empire Banqueting & Conference Hall

207 Reviews

99 Comments

Caterer

Conference center

1 Foundry Ln, Leicester LE1 3WU, United Kingdom

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Information of Empire Banqueting & Conference Hall, Caterer in Leicester (Leicestershire)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Empire Banqueting & Conference Hall

S. “. O.

Really nice venue for wedding and parties. Inside is really wonderful. I believe the venue used to be a church..

R. P.

We booked Empire for our indian wedding in the day and then our reception party in the evening. The venue looked absolutely amazing and we were able to colour match the lighting as we wanted. Hamza was easy to deal with and very understanding when it came to rearranging our wedding dates due to COVID. Definitely recommend!

Z. M.

Great wedding venue. Has all the amenities required. Kitchen is large enough for catering companies to prepare the food. Parking is located on a car park on the side, plus on street parking. I would definitely recommend this place

S. g.

We booked the Empire hall for our Walima event. The hall is absolutely beautiful MashAllaah. Hamza was really accommodating with everything. We wanted a segregated event and he made sure he did what he could to keep a reasonable partition. The kitchen facilities are great too and the lighting was perfect. We had guests from Dubai and America and they also loved the Hall. Parking is available round the corner and easily accessible for wheelchairs too. Wishing Hamza and his entire team success in all his future endeavors. Thanking you all for making our event memorable.

a. v.

The Hall itself is stunning. When hiring bear in mind that in has been a church before, walls and windows were decorated with some holly inscriptions and images of saints. Gave 4 stars because of the messy kitchen. It had only 1 fridge which was old and rusty inside. For such an expensive place it's not acceptable I think.

J. G.

Excellent venue to host an indian wedding. Everyone had an absolute blast! Would definitely recommend!

S. R.

A lovely venue with high ceilings, pretty church style windows & decor. A big venue suitable for a wedding reception!

J. E.

Had a Christmas works do here in 2016. We all had a great time. Food was good and entertainment and disco also. Only downside the Toilets needed attending more.

S. G.

We had our wedding at Empire in July and I highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to book their special day here. Hamza and his team went out of their way to make our day as special as it could be. The in-house decor was beautiful and we had many compliments on the day from family and friends.

Z. Z.

Absolutely brilliant venue for our wedding . Hamza was very accommodating and sorted everything leaving us with no stress and pressure in sorting our wedding . Definitely recommend .

O. J.

What a Venue top notch party. Place

H. A.

The empire hall in itself is a majestic venue, incredible features and just perfect for a wedding. The empire also did the decor and designed it with such elegance it was a sight to behold. The management staff especially Hamza was very friendly and accommodated our every wish. They dealt with us with such professionalism the wedding process became a lot more smoother. Would definitely recommend this venue.

S. B.

Empire is a beautiful venue, we wanted a rustic feel for our wedding mixed with elegance and richness, it’s a bonus with the venue being so local which made our families lives easier. Hamza and Fatima were both very helpful and made sure our day ran smoothly on the day. Would definately recommend this venue if you want a beautiful rustic venue at your doorstep.

M. D. (.

Gorgeous Gothic backdrop set inside the former church. The beautiful architecture has been preserved both inside and out, and accentuated with clever spot lighting and luxurious chandeliers. Seating, kitchen & toilet facilities are good and the rear choir balcony offers an excellent view of the hall. Catering & waiting staff were private, but the dining experience in such a historic setting was sublime.

R. P.

Our wedding started 830 in the morning and reception was at 6pm. Everything - top to bottom was done perfectly! Everyone loved the venue and how unique it was. Can’t thank the staff enough for doing everything we requested...helped out even with the smallest stuff, and always replied back quickly. 100% recommended if you want an unforgettable event. Thank you for everything, Riky and Manisha 😊

B. K.

Really nice venue. Everything was excellent.

D. R.

This place is probably good for any function..!!!

f. s.

My son had his Walima celebration here and 4 months on every guest still say how much they enjoyed it all. This venue is stunning inside. This venue gives your event an almost regal feel. We had our do during the day in summer, so the ambiance and lighting was just right. I think for an evening do, its worth checking the lighting.We would have liked some tv screens dotted around the room so guest can see whats happening at the front or we can load some family photos etc. But they're minor gripes, and maybe something to consider to make the venue even better. Outside, the location may be an issue, but the inside more than makes up for it. We found Fatima very helpful and easy to deal with. Would we recommend it. Massive yes.

D. M.

Came here for the vintage fair. Was a great time! Absolute chaos, but surprisingly well organised chaos! Really cool venue l, the interior is really unique and I still am in shock that this place isn't a church, for years I always passed it and just wrote it off as an old big church. Would definitely attend another event here or organise one to be here.

I. M.

Absolutely lovely place! Easy to get to, ok parking in the area adjacent.

T. H.

Attended a wedding here. Toilets were clean. Was very beautiful inside. Gives you a sense of being back in time with the bricked walls. Very traditional and beautiful. From the outside it looks like a small castle. And it's on Memory Lane' which suits it very well considering lots of great memories are created here.

H. B.

I had my wedding reception at Empire last month. Fatima and the team were great they have been on hand for advice and support for the last 10 months to help make my wedding reception memorable and they sure did. The venue speaks for it self its elegant, regal and when your guests arrive they will in ore of the sheer beauty. I had 350 guests and there was plenty of room aswell as a big dancefloor. Best decision I made out of all the venues I seen. Thanks Fatima and Ibrahim for all your help and support.

J. S.

Beautiful location!! Our original wedding venue was cancelled and Hamza and a recommended caterer Minesh helped us! They were so kind, reassuring and fair! They could easily have ripped us off due to our very last minute booking but instead they were so reassuring and kind especially to my wife who was really upset! The made the day so magical and helped us organise a memorable event. Great team!

J. G. (.

Nice venue slightly small dance floor area, all good for intimate settings.

A. D.

Fatima and her team were excellent. I cannot praise the service, connections and general advice that was offered when needed highly enough. Planning a wedding is daunting enough and honest answers are sometimes needed. We had a budget and Fatima helped us stick to it. As a personal bit of advice having been through it now, Open and clear instructions are a must for the day itself. People can't read your mind! Our photos are amazing - inside and out, our guest found it easily enough and a car park is available to hire, all of our guests were wowed by the interior and I'd do it all over again at this venue, no questions! Enjoy your experience with The Empire :) Anita & Tristan Dennis

J. P.

When my little brother found a special lady to be part of the rest of his life, I was ecstatic. To give the Happy couple a chance to relax and meet their guests, as a family we decided to extend celebrations and hold a reception party, a day after the wedding. My other half always wanted the venue used for her sisters wedding. So it was good she managed to secretly takeover the reception arrangements. St. Marks Church is a naturally beautiful building. I was glad my wife got her way and luckily the church was also available for that Sunday in February. The church provides the ideal environment on it’s own and we wanted to keep the ‘historic’ feel – so we decided on limited decorations. We had family and friends’ attending from and outside of Leicester and all feedback on the venue was positive – words like ‘beautiful’ ‘atmospheric’ ‘perfect’ and ‘picturesque’ come to mind. As the first major family event we’ve helped to organise, I really believe St. Marks Church played a very important part in making the day special for the Happy couple and all the guests. Thank you all from the Empire, for the support in holding the event and making the process so smooth! Best Wishes Jayant & Nini

J. F.

Went here for a Chinese/Indian wedding. It was a very good venue. Lots of space and a great atmosphere. I particularly liked the cultural mix of a old British Church combined with the Indian and Chinese ceremony.

S. N.

This a great venue and all our guests loved it. Fatima and Ibrahim are very professional and to the point. They delivered everything they promised and catered to our last minute changes such as adding additional seating and extending the party on the day. Reasonably priced venue against other competitors which is why we chose it and also something different. Thanks Nav and Sanj

c. s.

From the first time we stepped into the Empire, we knew we wanted to get married inside it. The atmosphere on the day of the wedding was amazing and the venue was set up just as requested. Fatima was on hand to answer all sorts of queries and questions from the outset and her team worked hard to set up early morning and also completely changed the layout of the venue as requested for our reception party later that evening! The venue has such a good central location which has hotels close by and parking for lots and lots of guests! We had such a memorable, magical day at the Empire! Best wishes, Chani & Nav Sandhu x

S. V.

Stunning banquet hall

A. M.

Very beautiful venue with dramatic lighting. Huge hall for large parties. Nowhere pretty outside but large car park available. Great for weddings and functions.

F. B.

Great venue

S. B.

Came for the Vintage £15 kilo event, was a bit disappointed to see that the once beautiful church had been converted into a venue on what looks like the quick and cheap, wires visible on the walls, speakers that fuzzed because they weren't meant for an open area of that size and very tacky lighting fixtures that flickered, clearly not enough thought had been put into the conservation of this magnificent building and more thought into it making money

M. D.

Went to my nieces wedding on Saturday, it is a very beautiful building inside and the atmosphere inside was really great, car parking wasn't that convenient, a man was standing outside pointing directions.

A. A.

Excellent staff a privilege to have been there..

P. T.

Nice venue only issue is parking

T. C.

Beautiful old building given a new lease of life. Tastefully done too. We had our Christmas party here and it was fun without being too serious.

I. D.

Perfect place to have your special day

J. P.

Good venue and accommodates large numbers. Parking is available but limited and you have to get there early to get a spot

J. D.

Great venue

N. S.

Beautiful venue. Best in Leicester. Perfect for weddings and receptions. Beautiful lighting

W. R. O. S.

Nice old church, do weddings etc, parking as well, great time had all round!!👌👍👊

M. L.

Nice venue with reasonable quality food for mass catering. The toilets are very poor and freezing in winter.

M. i.

Large hall with good facilities. Lots of parking at nearby car park. Limited street parking.

S. E. U.

Great location great staff easy access and best of all really tasty well presented food would recommend.

K. R.

Nice banqueting hall made from an old church,which helps with nice atmosphere.

R. V.

Nice venue in Leicester

N. K.

Lovely venue. Definitely worth the money

p. a.

Food is awesome, music is too bassy, very friendly staff.

R. L.

Great night out, just happens to also be where my parents married 50+ yes ago

M. P.

Really lovely Masha'Allah. The in house decorators are amazing.

S. P.

Great atmosphere, ideal for the modern/ contemporary marriage ceremony

N. -.

Amazing place for events. Food from Rafiq catering was amazing too

L. B.

Very good

F. S.

Beautiful venue.

L. O. B.

Excellent value

I. A.

Really nice building and ideal for weddings

R. J.

Wedding venue, poor parking facilities though

I. A.

Small cosy looks great . Great for small functions

D. K.

Manager was a bit rude but lovely venue

J. N.

Great venue for weddings and receptions

M. R.

Awesome venue. Great choice

S. P.

Great venue and really beautiful

B. M.

best venue for a small function

N. b. t. T.

Nice venue for those special occasions

Z. K.

Gorgeous hall! Very beautiful!

P. R.

Nice venue for small functions

H. P.

Beautiful place great for a party

L. L.

Exactly what you need for your event.

R. S.

Easy to get to and near the city centre

B. M.

Beautiful venue

A. W.

Enjoyed wedding very nice

Z. A.

Very nice

E. C. J.

excellent spacious venue

C. W.

Sadly not a church anymore

J. J.

Good

A. Q. S.

Niche with large ceilings

A. C.

Yeh man

M. D.

Nice little venue.

R. G.

Loved it

I. K.

Lovely venue

I. A.

Good

L. H.

Ok

s.

Nice lovely place.

k. a.

Stunning

c. t.

Good

G. 8.

Nice

A. J.

nice

m. b.

Lovely building

A. S.

Awesome

L. C.

Brilliant

d. p.

Amazing building

R. J.

Amazing venue

M. A.

Lovely place

P. F.

Great location

P. K.

(Translated) It was originally a very beautiful church transformed into a reception and concert hall. (Original) C'est à l'origine une très belle église transformée en salle de réception et de concert.

S. P.

R. G.

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C. B.

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